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The summer newsletter 2006 has just been sent out and is now on the web. We have changed the format to a .pdf so it can be printed better.


SETTELA A book about the author's search for the girl bound for Auschwitz. She was found  in the Dutch Sinti(Gypsy) Community. Book launch Wed 23 Novemeber 6.30-7.30 Houseman's Bookshop5 Caledonian Road,  LONDON (take King's Crosstube)  for more info about this book check out www.fiveleaves.co.uk 
email info@fiveleaves.co.uk or call 0115 969 3597


Job opportunity...

Project Development Worker (Wales Team)

Salary £3232 for 16 hours per week for 26 weeks.

Based primarily in Wales (Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire) for the six months with training given, possibilities of building on this to secure permanent post.

There is an opportunity for a Development Worker to work as part of a team making a difference to young people whose parents or guardians are of a nomadic habit of life. The project, called Cloud 10, attempts to support and encourage young Travellers aged 16-20 to upgrade their skills and gain employment.
Targets will be a range of 20 young people whose backgrounds reflect the different Traveller Cultures, the work will be supported throughout by the team with professional workshops and logistical arrangements.

You will be expected to maintain close links between beneficiaries and the Board of Trustees and effectively engage with young people to carry out the aims and objectives of the project.

A basic level of IT would be an advantage as the successful employee will be responsible for maintaining accurate records throughout the entire project for Annual Reports and funders.
A full driving licence is also essential. Attendance at Management meetings and adherence to all TSC policies will be mandatory as will a current Criminal Record Bureau investigation.

Please contact a TSC Trustee to register your interest, we would like to fill this vacancy immediately.


ARE YOU A TRAVELLER?
Do You want to know more about Renewable Energy
Technology?

Wind Generators, Solar Panels, PV's, managing battery
Systems, installing regulators, inverters......and much more

Funding from BBC Children In Need has provided the TSC with a budget to provide six training events a year for Travellers (until march 2006).

Take this opportunity to learn about setting up a system, run a computer or fix up some low voltage lighting.

The aim of the project is to encourage and support individuals to use renewable energy to provide independant power for educational lap top use for as many Travellers as possible.

If you need to know more fill in the coupon, photocopy or just write to us we will contact you to discuss futher details.

We provide reimbursement for travel childcare and refreshments, all you have to do is turn up!

TSC aims to support grass roots initiatives and improve conditions for young people whose parents are of a nomadic habit of life. If you need to know more about our work please write to us at the Charity address or look at our website; www.travellersschool.plus.com
or call 01239 810759/07717055378 we will be pleased to hear from you

RIGHT click here for the aplication form choose the 'save as...' option


British Waterways
are planing on increasing licences for continuous cruisers by £800 per year. Many can't afford this and are worried about losing their homes
for more information goto: http://www.britishwaterways.co.uk/images/Continuous_Cruiser_Declaration-July_05.pdf


The results of the Social Exclusion Unit (SEU) project 'Inclusion through innovation' questionnaire have now been analysed and a summary has been made available on the SEU website. The summary can be accessed by going to http://www.socialexclusionunit.gov.uk/ and following the link to 'Inclusion through innovation' and then 'Inclusion through innovation



MATHS MANDALA WORKBOOKS
Created by the Holistic Education Community for the TSC.
These books are for under 7's to practice early addition and subtraction. Each page contains intricate mandalas to colour that encourage concentration and creativity.
The workbooks are free to home-educating Travellers who take priority. Second priority are all other Travellers. Non Travellers pay £5
 
Contact Anna on 07786466107 for a copy.

   

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P.O. Box 2, Goodwick,Pembrokeshire. SA64 0ZQ

UK Registered Charity No. 327731